People First Podcast

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating podcast episode, we delve into an enchanting conversation with Mike Kaeding CEO of Norhart . The discussion centers around the remarkable achievements of reducing construction costs by 30% and the underlying philosophies of creating affordable housing. Mike sheds light on the importance of psychological safety within a company's culture, emphasizing the ne...

Send us Fan Mail What an incredible opportunity to engage with Erin Thorp, a seasoned leader, and engineer with decades of experience in the Construction industry. Erin's expertise extends beyond her professional background, as she has also authored a compelling book titled "Inside Out Empathy." Erin shares her personal transformation from a problem-solving engineer who encountered...

Send us Fan Mail I had the privilege of engaging in a discussion with Gabe Guetta, the Founder and CEO of SALUS , about their revolutionary product that redefines the concept of Health and Safety, placing people at the forefront. With Gabe's extensive experience in the construction industry, he has collaborated on a product that simplifies safety protocols and incorporates innovative measures...

Send us Fan Mail Being kind + uplifting others truly changes everything. Laura van der Kooi pivoted her career to an un-familiar industry + she shares how vulnerability showed up in during an interview, which created an instant connection, comfort + built psychological safety before she even started with the organization.  Laura talks about what it is like to work for that same organization today;...

Send us Fan Mail "What would happen if your annual income instantly became your monthly income?"  -Bob Proctor What if you figured out how to make a quantum leap? Many people who start a business have a middle-class mindset, which can limit their success. This mindset is often focused on security, stability, and steady income, which can lead to a risk-averse approach to running a busines...

Send us Fan Mail AECON WOMEN IN TRADES (A.W.I.T) is changing the landscape + breaking traditional patterns. Jenna Wood joins us + discusses the positive impact women have on construction sites everywhere.  We dive deep into how powerful organizations like AECON ; truly support entry into the trade, pay for training, check in + provide ongoing mentorship, networking support groups + actually give a...

Send us Fan Mail Great people doing great work; with less rework + more reward. In an era where organizations are struggling to retain workforce + add to it; Protiv changes the landscape + inspires human potential. Protiv links costs to production + invests in the team at the same time. Union; Non-union; Fixed price contracts; hourly?or piece work- makes no difference. Protiv closes the gap to mak...

Send us Fan Mail Reduced Inflammation, Reduced Pain, Faster Recovery, Stronger Immunity This is it folks - The secret weapon to showing up better as a human being.  Feeling better + performing better.  We beat up our bodies...this helps combat that.  Here on show is Linda Downey who not only shares her story of how TurmeriX impacted her life; how she believed in it so much she called the company t...

Send us Fan Mail Whether a child, a client a leader or a worker- the behavior is ALWAYS an expression of the problem.  This episode was inspired by CBC article illustrating the data that shows how substance abuse is killing men in trades. In this episode we'll unpack: What's really going on when a human either "lashes out" or "checks out." Remember its not directed at...

Send us Fan Mail Jeff Kutas is an innovator at heart.  Co-Inventor & Founder of MB Sentinel™ Enterprises the maker of top quality Mailbox & Box Sentinel Parcel Safes, 2021 Best Product Texas   2022 Texas ⭐️ Award Finalist 2022 Architecture Masterprize Winner Jeff saw an opportunity to make life easier for consumers + leaned into his knowledge expertise + friendships to bring it fruition ....

Send us Fan Mail The title in this one says it all.. What are your thoughts? Keynote speaker, Consultant, Trainer + Performance Coach: www.jonathancinelli.com Author:  Kick Your Ego aside and Put People First Education: ProjectBites IG@jonathanacinelli facebook.com/jonathancinellipm Support the show Appreciate the content we provide? Buy a coffee as a way of supporting the production of the show h...

Send us Fan Mail As an award-winning Realtor and national top-producer, David Cinelli is one of the GTA’s most sought after agents. His use of key digital marketing strategies and extensive knowledge of current market trends, paired with his ability to sell homes fast and for top dollar, make him your most valuable resource when buying or selling real estate. Award recipient of the new Executive c...

Send us Fan Mail "Getting by isn't going to grow + build your business"             -John Seaman John shares his decades worth of knowledge which have helped him build "Blue Collared Millionaries"  John leads with a people centric approach + leans into fundamentals which have helped construction professionals thrive. Constantly elevating himself, working with his own coach...

Send us Fan Mail Nitin Govila, Sr. VP for A-PAC & Middle East/Africa of Serge Ferrari --  A leader in the flexible composite material sector, Serge Ferrari Group's mission is to “Act Now to Build a Better Tomorrow”, by meeting the challenges of sustainable construction, energy control and more. In addition to Nitin's existing role, he now also drives the global strategic vision of 3...

Send us Fan Mail Construction Genius Eric Anderton has been helping commercial construction executives increase profits, reduce overheads + increase effectiveness for decades.  Today he joins us + shares key leadership principles ideologies + approaches that flip the script on how we lead our construction teams today. Eric has a people first orientation; reminds us that things happen when you do t...

Send us Fan Mail This is a powerful episode if you're curious on what takes to find the right people, keep the people you currently have or work for an organization that actually gives a damn about you. In this episode we unpack: Why it is so hard to hire (+ retain) right now in the construction industry. What organizations can do to attract more candidates. How the current market has shifted...

Send us Fan Mail The language we use shapes our reality.  Much of what we "see" steams from what we believe.  Some say- a belief are the words + statements we use over + over until they create patterns so engrained that we believe them.  This forms our "truths."  In this episode we challenge what you think you know + introduces a new "truth" to the things you " h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we'll unpack: Human beings squeak out information all the time through nonverbal cues, tonality, posture-most times we are too stuck in our own head to even know. We "think" we have it figured out.  We "think" we know what the real "issues" are + we bombard the situation with a "I'm going to draw my "big sword"...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like an angry bear ready to jump at someone + chew them up? You're not alone; Afterall- you're human. In this episode we encourage you STOP, take a temperature reading to truly understand what's going on; + illuminate what's beneath the anger. When we can identify the sadness that shows up, it allows us to begin to strategize on how to take action + f...

Send us Fan Mail How many times does your day conclude with exhaustion + you reflect back to attempt to figure out what you "actually" accomplished? The next day starts + you feel like its "groundhog day" over + over. Break the patterns, get off the hamster wheel + attempt something new. In this episode we'll unpack: What it takes to became a top performer + stay a top per...

Send us Fan Mail What makes you unique? What sets you apart from everyone else? I'm not talking about the long laundry list of accreditations, achievements + things you've done.  I'm talking about the things that people remember about you + what makes them want to partner with you; regardless of all other metrics. This is not a time to work on your "elevator pitch" this is...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Giordano + TCS Construction is a powerhouse in the industry. Rob does it differently; trailblazes new path s + has very un-convectional ideologies when it comes to leading teams + building long term sustainability. This conversation is powerful; earth changing + if 50% of our businesses lead the way Rob does; our conversations world wide would be very different. Rob not only t...

Send us Fan Mail Are we on the verge of a financial revolution? How sustainable is our current monetary system? Are we on a proverbial "hamster wheel" chasing un-obtainable wealth? Michael Lirio flips the script on our current monetary system; teaches us how to control our own wealth  + talks about the hard uncomfortable stuff that governments + media suppress.  Michael  illuminates  det...

Send us Fan Mail Josephine Orlando shares what makes her classroom so successful + challenges our thinking patterns to consider what our boardrooms could look like if we implemented some of the same ideologies such as: Selflessness; Mutual Respect, Individualized Education Plans + we held a mirror up to ourselves + asked refection questions; How Can I? I wonder if? Is what I am saying landing? Jos...

Send us Fan Mail Matthew M. Cinelli is a young aspiring construction professional who illuminates for us what it is like entering construction today.  Matthew discusses how little construction is talked about in schools; what its like to work with individuals several DECADES older + he debunks the myth "That you're only working construction because you're stupid + failed everything...